While Roberts and her family grief the death of their baby boy - the other tenants are devastated and they don't have much options right now. Courtney Weatherburne looks at the stories of the displaced fire victims.
Courtney Weatherburne, reporting
These classrooms at the St. Martin De Pores School are far from homely but at least they serve as a shelter for these fire victims.
The fire started in this wooden house - which killed baby Tyreik. Then consumed the other wooden houses in the yard.
The cement house out front was the only one that was spared.
Thelma Mckoy, Fire victim
"I lost everything, all I have on is this, I lost everything, every, every, everything and it is a bit painful but I try to understand."
And Councillor Willoughby and his team are helping these fire victims through this difficult time.
Phillip Willoughby, City Councillor
"We were up until about 1:30 this morning procuring relief supplies from the NEMO warehouse. We got courtesy the Minister and the National Emergency Coordinator we got mattresses, blankets, bedding water, hygiene kits and food pack kits for affected individuals. We tried our endeavor best to make them as comfortable as we possibly could have last night."
While these fire victims are grateful for the support, they still have to figure out a way to recover/rebuild their lives.
Ruthilda Sho, Tenant
"I have to stay for a little while. Afterwards I have to look where we have to go."
Courtney Weatherburne, reporter
"You have any family members or friends where you can stay with?"
Ruthilda Sho, Tenant
"Nope."
Courtney Weatherburne, reporter
"You are pretty much on your own."
Thelma Mckoy, Fire victim
"I am lost right now, I am lost. I don't know where to start from or what to do. I am just here."
Willoughby told us that he will team up with Area Rep. Wilfred Elrington to try and get these residents back on their feet.
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